Christ before Annas

in or before 1509

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Associated Names
Lucas Cranach the Elder

Artist, German, 1472 - 1553

The image is a detailed black and white illustration depicting a group scene that includes several people in elaborate clothing, gathered in what appears to be an architectural setting. The people are shown mostly from head to toe, with the central figures being a mix of armored and robed individuals. On the left, there's a crowd of people tightly packed together, and on the right, a distinct figure wearing a long, flowing robe and a hat with intricate details stands apart, possibly on a step. Their facial features are varied, with expressions showing fine detail, framed by hair that ranges from closely cropped to longer and wavier styles. Most individuals appear to wear hats or helmets that complement their attire. The clothing is a mix of armor with decorated shoulder plates and full-length robes. Around the people, there are various architectural elements, including a round arch in the background and a column supporting a ledge where an intricately carved mythical creature seems to perch. This ledge has detailed carvings of faces and foliage. Shields or crests adorn the walls. At the center, there is a curled-up figure, possibly an animal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.1.45

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 12


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1960

  • Gothic to Baroque, Allentown Art Museum, 1960, no. 52.

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65080746

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